FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI TINGKAT KELULUSAN MAHASISWA D-III KEBIDANAN PADA UJI KOMPETENSI DI POLTEKKES KEMENKES PALU

 This study aims to explore the factors that affect midwives passing level on competence tests and obtain standard instruments based on the results of exploratory studies that have been examined for its validity and reliability. The research design used is mixed methods with sequential exploratory strategies. Thematic analysis is performed to explorate the factors and the rasch model to obtain valid and reliable instruments. The research subjects were 6 alumni who did not pass the competence test, 3 alumni who passed the competence test, and 3 lecturers of DIII midwifery department of Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health Palu. The result of exploration obtained indicates that the factors that influence midwives passing level on competence test are very low interest and motivation to learn, lack of confidence, accuracy in filling out computer answer sheets and disintegrity during the education process. Conclusion, the passing level of midwivery student on competence test is still low due to the factors such as low motivation and interest in learning, dishonesty in making reports and lack of specific tutoring on the preparation of competence test. Lecturers are advised to motivate students to learn and facilitate students in preparing competence tests.Keywords: Passing level, competence test